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KIPP SoCal Public Schools

KIPP SoCal Public Schools Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday June 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM PDT

Location

1933 S. Broadway, Suite 1144, Los Angeles, CA, 90007

Public Comment Procedures

By law, the Board is only allowed to discuss or take action on items listed on the agenda. The Board may, at its discretion, refer a matter to KIPP SoCal management or add the issue to a future meeting agenda for discussion.

Individual speakers will be invited to address the Board for up to three minutes. Speakers may have less time depending on the number of individuals who express interest in addressing the Board. Please respect the time limit allotted to each speaker. The meeting host will indicate a speaker’s time has expired and invite the next speaker to begin.
 

Accessibility

If you need special assistance, disability-related modifications, translation, or other reasonable accommodations in order to participate in this meeting, please contact Roxy Ulloa at 213-489-4461. Notification at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting will enable KIPP SoCal to make arrangements that will ensure accessibility.

 

In addition to primary meeting location, KIPP SoCal Board Meeting agenda and meeting are available to view and provide public comment at the following locations: 

 

  1. KIPP Academy of Opportunity – 8500 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90003
  2. KIPP Adelante – 426 Euclid Ave., San Diego, CA 92114
  3. KIPP Comienza Lower – 7300 Roseberry Ave., Huntington Park, CA 90255
  4. KIPP Comienza Upper – 7825 Santa Fe Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255
  5. KIPP Compton Lower – 1650 W. 134th St., Compton, CA 90222
  6. KIPP Compton Upper – 12501 Wilmington Ave., Compton, CA 90222
  7. KIPP Corazon Lower – 9325 Long Beach Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280
  8. KIPP Corazon Upper – 8616 Long Beach Blvd, South Gate, CA 90280
  9. KIPP Empower – 8466 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90003
  10. KIPP Endeavor – 1263 S. Soto St., Los Angeles, CA 90023
  11. KIPP Ignite – 1628 E 81st St, Los Angeles, CA 90001
  12. KIPP Iluminar – 4800 E Cesar Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90022
  13. KIPP Innovation – 4240 E. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023
  14. KIPP LA Prep – 2810 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023
  15. KIPP Promesa Prep – 1241 S Soto St, Los Angeles, CA 90023
  16. KIPP Philosophers – 1999 E. 102nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90002
  17. KIPP Raices – 668 S. Atlantic Blvd., East Los Angeles, CA 90022
  18. KIPP Scholar – 6100 S. Hoover St., Los Angeles, CA 90044
  19. KIPP Sol Academy – 4800 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, East Los Angeles, CA 90022
  20. KIPP Vida – 4410 S. Budlong Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90037

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 1:00 PM
  A. Record Attendance Belen Sanchez 5 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order Heather Lord
  C. Meeting Overview Angella Martinez
II. Public Comment 1:05 PM
  A. Public Comment FYI Heather Lord 30 m
III. Consent Agenda 1:35 PM
  A. Consent Agenda: As Presented Vote Belen Sanchez 5 m
  B. Minutes: March 27 Board Meeting Approve Minutes Belen Sanchez
   

Approve minutes from March 27 Board Meeting.

  
     
  C. 2025-2026 Instructional Calendars Vote Kevika Amar
   

Vote on instructional calendars for 2025-2026 and grant KIPP SoCal’s Senior Leadership Team the authority to make changes as needed.

  
  D. KIPP Adelante Instructional Minutes Vote Kevika Amar
   

KIPP Adelante Instructional Minutes

  
  E. KIPP SoCal Policy on Universal Screening for Dyslexia (2025-26) Vote Carrie Olshan
   

KIPP SoCal Public Schools adoption of the KIPP SoCal Policy on Universal Screening for Dyslexia in alignment with Senate Bill 114, Education Code 53008.

  
  F. Updates to KIPP SoCal Master Plan for Multilingual Learners Vote Marianne Perez
   

Updates to Master Plan for Multilingual Learners & Reclassification Criteria for ELs and ELs with IEPs

  
  G. Special Education Local Planning Area (SELPA) Membership and Intent Letters Vote Kim Dammann
   

KIPP SoCal Public Schools seeks Board approval to inform both El Dorado and LAUSD it intends to explore its SELPA options for the 2026-27 school year for all KIPP SoCal Schools.

  
  H. Revised Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention Policy Vote Stephanie Nunez
   

Revise current suicide prevention policy per SB 1318 to include crisis intervention protocols and guardian notification guidance for suicide-related student crises.

  
  I. Comprehensive School Safety Plan SY 25-26 Template Vote Victoria Waters
   

Approve the Comprehensive School Safety Plan 25-26 Template

  
  J. KIPP SoCal Public Schools Emergency Action Plan Template Vote Victoria Waters
   

Approve KIPP SoCal Public Schools updated Emergency Action Plan template and give KIPP SoCal management authority to make adjustments as needed as long as shifts align with state requirements.

  
  K. 2025-2026 KIPP Sol Comprehensive School Safety Plan Vote Victoria Waters
   

Approve the updates and revisions to KIPP Sol Academy’s 2025-26 Comprehensive School Safety Plan.

  
  L. KIPP Sol Academy’s 2025-2026 Family Handbook Vote Amber Young Medina
   

Approve KIPP Sol 2025-2026 Family Handbook

  
  M. KIPP SoCal Team Member Handbook Vote Michelle Rojas-Soto
   

Approve the 2025–2026 KIPP SoCal Team Member Handbook and authorize the KIPP SoCal team to make any necessary revisions before the first day of school, in alignment with applicable laws, board policies, and charter requirements.

  
  N. PNC Bank Account Modification for KIPP Sol Academy Vote Kyle Salyer
   

Modify the deposit account for KIPP Sol Academy to add ability to issue payments.

  
  O. Submission of the Certification of Signatures to LACOE Vote Vivian Boc
   

The “Certification of Signatures” form is a requirement of the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) and is submitted annually or as changes occur in the composition of the governing board or authorized signatories. 

  
  P. Approval of Curriculum and Instructional Materials Purchases Vote Kyle Salyer
   

Approve the purchase of ELA and Math curriculum

  
  Q. 2025-2026 Consolidated Application (ConApp) Vote Esther Rhie
   

Approval of 2025-2026 Consolidated Application (ConApp) for KIPP SoCal schools to participate in federal programs.

  
  R. 2025-26 Board-Adopted Instructional Materials List Vote Esther Rhie
   

Approval of instructional materials for the 2025-26 school year to ensure quality and alignment with curriculum standards.

  
  S. 2024-25 Prop 28 Arts and Music in Schools Funding Annual Report Vote Esther Rhie
   

Approval of the Prop 28 Arts and Music in Schools Annual Report for schools that received Prop 28 funding in 2024-2025

  
  T. Approving Listed Teacher Assignment based on KIPP SoCal Public Schools’ Board Policy in Accordance with EC 44263 Vote Chelsea Ozaeta
   

Approve the list of fully credentialed teachers who will be teaching in a self-contained setting under the Local Assignment Option.

  
  U. Approving Listed Teacher Assignment based on KIPP SoCal Public Schools’ Board Policy in Accordance with EC 44258.3 Vote Chelsea Ozaeta
   

Approve the list of fully credentialed teachers who will be teaching a single subject content area outside of the designated subject on their credential.

  
  V. SST Donations to KIPP Academy of Opportunity, KIPP Scholar Academy, KIPP Academy of Innovation, KIPP Compton Community School for FY2024-25 Vote Dennis Chao
   

Board approval for additional philanthropy support to schools

  
  W. KIPP SoCal Schools’ 401(k) Plan Annual Audit Report Vote Alvina Arutyunyan
   

Acknowledge receipt of the annual audit report of KIPP SoCal Public Schools’ 401(K) Plan and the governance communication letter issued by CLA. 

  
  X. FY25 Audit Planning Letter Vote Kyle Salyer
   

Acknowledge receipt of the audit planning letter from CliftonLarsonAllen for the FY25 audit.

  
  Y. Receipt of 2023 IRS Form 990 for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Vote Kyle Salyer
   

Acknowledge receipt, review and approval of KIPP SoCal's IRS Form 990 for FY2023-24

  
  Z. KIPP SoCal Public Schools' Fiscal Policies Vote Kyle Salyer
   

Approve the updated Fiscal Policies for KIPP SoCal Public Schools to be effective July 1, 2025

  
  AA. Delegation of Authority to Approve Financial Reports Vote Kyle Salyer
   

Resolution delegating authority to Finance Committee to review and approve Financial Reports as needed.

  
  AB. KLARE Holdings Board Member Appointments Vote Kyle Salyer
   

Approve the appointment of KLARE Board Members for the 2025-26 fiscal year. 

  
  AC. SY25-26 Facilities Use Agreement for KIPP Compton Community School Upper School Vote Amanda Lanfre
   

Authorize Angella Martinez and/or Kyle Salyer to execute the SY25-26 Facilities Use Agreement.

  
  AD. Liability and Workers Comp Insurance Renewal for 2025-26 Vote Kyle Salyer
   

Approval of KIPP SoCal Public Schools to renew liability and workers comp insurance through Alliant for 2025-26.

  
  AE. Amendment to Existing Contract: Recommendation for Transition to UKG Ready Benefits Platform Vote Leslie Pineda
   

KIPP SoCal is moving benefits administration from PlanSource to UKG Ready Benefits to consolidate under its existing UKG HRIS platform.

  
  AF. Unity Meals Food Service Management Company Contract SY 25-26 Vote Karla Armendariz
   

Unity Meals Food Service Management Company Contract SY 25-26

  
  AG. American Guard Services Contract Vote Morelia Sotelo
   

Security and crossing guard contract

  
  AH. Dedicated Building Services Assignments & Contract Vote Morelia Sotelo
   

Janitorial contract for the majority of our schools

  
  AI. CM Cleaning Solutions Service Agreement Vote Morelia Sotelo
   

Janitorial contract renewal for KIPP Raices and SST office. 

  
  AJ. Purchase/Contract: Apple Product Purchases (2025-26) Vote Teri Green
   

KIPP SoCal Public Schools plans to purchase laptops and mobile devices from Apple at an estimated cost of $500,000 for the 2025–26 school year. 

  
  AK. Purchase/Contract: Student Chromebooks (2025-26) Vote Teri Green
   

KIPP SoCal needs to buy 1,254 Chromebooks to replace old devices that will no longer receive Chrome OS updates after June 2025. These devices will not be compatible with our instructional software moving forward.

  
  AL. Revision of Notice of the Dangers of Using Synthetic Drugs (AB 889 and California Education Code 48985.5) Vote Cesely Westmoreland
   

Required Revision of Notice of the Dangers of Using Synthetic Drugs (AB 889 and California Education Code 48985.5)

  
  AM. Teacher Notification of Dangerous Students Policy Vote Cesely Westmoreland
   

Required Teacher Notification of Dangerous Students Policy.

  
  AN. Student Cell/Smartphones and Other Digital Devices Policy Vote Cesely Westmoreland
   

Required Student Cell/Smartphones and Other Digital Devices Policy.

  
  AO. Conflict of Interest Policy Vote Cesely Westmoreland
   

The purpose is to protect the Corporation’s interest when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of an officer, Director, employee, or contractors of the Corporation or might result in a possible excess benefit transaction, which may amount to actual or apparent conflicts of interest.

  
  AP. KSCPS Student and Family Internet Use Policy (2025-26) Vote Teri Green
   

This policy outlines the acceptable use of technology resources provided by KIPP SoCal Public Schools. 

  
IV. KIPP SoCal Update 1:40 PM
  A. KIPP SoCal Highlights & Preview of 2025-26 Discuss Angella Martinez 10 m
  B. AI Integration at KIPP SoCal Discuss Kyle Salyer 10 m
  C. 2024-25 Academic Results - Preview FYI Kevika Amar 15 m
   

Preview of academic outcomes for the 2024-25 school year

  
  D. Charter Renewal Updates Discuss Angella Martinez 20 m
   

Update on KIPP Sol Academy and overview of renewal process and plan for schools whose charter expires in June 2026.

  
  E. San Diego Advisory Council Update FYI Andrew Simmerman 5 m
V. Voting Items 2:40 PM
  A. Approval of the 2025-26 budget for KIPP SoCal Public Schools Vote Kyle Salyer 5 m
   

Approval of the 2025-26 budget for KIPP SoCal as recommended by the Finance Committee.

  
  B. KIPP Sol Academy's Onboarding to LACOE Vote Curtis Whatley 5 m
   

Authorizes Board Chair and CEO as KIPP Sol Academy's representatives in onboarding to LACOE as new authorizer. 

  
  C. KIPP Academy of Opportunity’s Plan to Improve Academic Performance Vote Curtis Whatley 5 m
   

Plan to improve academic performance at KIPP Academy of Opportunity

  
  D. 2025 - 2026 Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators Vote Chelsea Ozaeta 5 m
   

Approval of the annual Declaration of Need for each KIPP SoCal school site to submit applications to the CTC for emergency permits for fully qualified educators.

  
  E. 2025-26 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and Budget Annual Update Vote Esther Rhie 10 m
   

Approval of 2025-26 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for KIPP SoCal schools.

  
  F. LCFF Local Performance Indicators Vote Esther Rhie 5 m
   

Approval of LCFF Local Performance Indicators for KIPP SoCal schools, measuring progress in meeting educational priorities.

  
VI. Governance 3:15 PM
  A. 2025-26 Board of Director Meeting Dates Vote Heather Lord 3 m
   

Vote on regular board meeting dates for 2025-2026.

  
  B. Board Member Term Renewal - Luis Rodriguez Vote Heather Lord 2 m
   

Vote on term renewal for Luis Rodriguez

  
  C. Board Member Term Renewal - Naeem Arastu Vote Heather Lord 2 m
   

Vote on term renewal for Naeem Arastu

  
  D. Board Member Term Renewal - Jonathan Berg Vote Heather Lord 2 m
   

Vote on term renewal for Jonathan Berg

  
VII. Closed Session 3:24 PM
  A. Executive Compensation for Chief Financial Officer Vote Heather Lord 15 m
   

Discuss compensation for KIPP SoCal CFO

  
  B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation FYI Cesely Westmoreland 18 m
   

Gov. Code § 54956.9 (d)(1)
Case names unspecified (disclosure would jeopardize negotiations)

  
VIII. Closing Items 3:57 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting FYI Heather Lord 3 m